Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
evictions
i am behind on rent; i have not been evicted nor received a letter from my landlord asking me to leave, but he has informed me he will shut off my utilities in less than 48 hours(and i have a 9 month old infant) is it legal for him to do that?
Asked on 12/10/08, 8:17 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Hunter Chamberlin
Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.
Re: evictions
It is not legal. That is a constructive eviction, and he cannot do it. He either has to evict you pursuant to the procedures set out in the law, or provide you with a inhabitable apartment. That means providing utilities.
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Answered on 12/10/08, 11:00 am
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